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HISTORICAL EMPIRICAL AND DOMESTIC PIECES OF EVIDENCE OF IRANS FOREIGN POLICY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-I).06      10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-I).06      Published : Mar 2022

Historical, Empirical and Domestic Pieces of evidence of Iran's Foreign Policy

    This article discusses the empirical and domestic factors in the formulation of the foreign policy of Iran. It is essential to understand the history, state-craft and power complex of Iran. In Iran, Faqih is the supreme leader and he has full command of the armed forces and general policies of the state. The foreign policy complex of Iran consists of individuals, agencies and different departments that directly influence the foreign policy of Iran. The foreign policy complex and Statecraft of Iran's political system play a significant role and influence the foreign policy behaviour of Iran. Since the Islamic revolution, Iran is facing threats from regional and global powers. Post Saddam, Iran is mainly focusing on Saudi Arabia, Israeli and America to contain their influence. Since last many decades, Iran is facing serious criticism and sanctions because of its nuclear program. Despite USA sanctions, Iran is moving from the regional to the global arena and also improving its relations with Russia, and China.

    Middle East, Foreign Policy, Balance of Power, Glorious Past, Sanctions
    (1) Fozia Bibi
    Assistant Professor at Department of Political Science, Rawalpindi Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Lubna Abid Ali
    Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Bibi, Fozia, and Lubna Abid Ali. 2022. "Historical, Empirical and Domestic Pieces of evidence of Iran's Foreign Policy." Global Foreign Policies Review, V (I): 57-72 doi: 10.31703/gfpr.2022(V-I).06
    HARVARD : BIBI, F. & ALI, L. A. 2022. Historical, Empirical and Domestic Pieces of evidence of Iran's Foreign Policy. Global Foreign Policies Review, V, 57-72.
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